Recruiting update: Joyner among the best of the uncommitted

Six of Sun Sentinel's Super 11 not ready to make decision

They were the Sun Sentinel Super 11 prior to the start of the 2009 high school football season.

By recruiting standards, each has been worthy of their preseason status.

Of the 11, five have already made early commitments to Division I colleges. They are Western offensive lineman Jonathan Feliciano (Miami), St. Thomas running back Giovanni Bernard ( Notre Dame), Cardinal Gibbons wide receiver Shawn Corker (Texas Tech), Ely corner back Jabari Price (North Carolina) and Boyd Anderson defensive back Demar Dorsey (Florida).

There is no doubt the remaining six, too, have Division I scribed in their helmets.

Let's take a look at what's pending.

Probably the most prized recruit is do-everything cornerback Lamarcus Joyner of St. Thomas Aquinas. He's currently the No. 1 ranked player at his position by rivals.com. He has made official visits to some of college's elite programs, including Ohio State, Notre Dame and Florida State. Joyner said no decision is likely until National Signing Day or just prior to signing day in early February.

Teammate Brandon Linder, who has played much of the season at offensive tackle for the Raiders, said he is still exploring all of his options before making a decision. And what about all those committing to Miami rumors? "That was really ridiculous," Linder said.

Cody Riggs of St. Thomas made his fourth official visit this past weekend to the University of Florida. He has already been to Georgia, Notre Dame and Tennessee.

Joining Riggs at Florida was Miramar wide receiver Ivan McCartney. His only other visit was to Oregon in September. He has had a fine season leading the Patriots to the Class 6A regional finals against Dr. Krop this Friday.

Hollywood Hills defensive back Tony Grimes said he is leaning heavily toward the University of Michigan. When a decision to commit is made, Grimes said he and Hills defensive lineman Clarence Murphy will attend the same school.

"Michigan sticks out for both of us," Grimes said. "There we feel we can come in and play as true freshmen."

Taravella running back Devon Wright, who was Broward's regular season rushing leader with 1,835 yards, is planning an official visit to Rutgers this weekend. His only other visit was to Minnesota in October.

White visits NC State

St. Thomas running back James White, who has excelled since Bernard's been out with an injury, took an official visit to North Carolina State over the weekend. It was his fourth official visit during this season.